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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.10, 22,802.43 and 5,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.10, 22,802.43 and 5,337.64 is: 8,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.10 : 22,802.43 = 5,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.10/22,802.43 = 5,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.10x = 22,802.43 × 5,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.10x = 121,711,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,711,092.12/15,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.26

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